Side effects of Hytel Tablet

How to use Hytel Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Hytel 20mg Tablet at a fixed time.

How Hytel Tablet works

Hytel 20mg tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by relaxing blood vessels which lower the blood pressure and also reduces the workload of the heart.

In Depth Information on Hytel Tablet

Expert advice for Hytel Tablet

Hytel can be taken with or without food but preferably be taken at the same time of the day.

It is best to take the first dose before bed to reduce symptomatic hypotension.

Hytel may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.

Inform your doctor immediately if you have rapid swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that may affect breathing.

Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Warnings

Special precautions for Hytel 20mg Tablet

Alcohol

CAUTION

Taking Telmisartan with alcohol may excessively lower the blood pressure.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Hytel 20mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.

There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

Hytel 20mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation.

Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

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Driving

Hytel 20mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or

decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

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Kidney

SAFE

Hytel 20mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Hytel 20mg Tablet is recommended.

However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, creatinine, and potassium levels may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

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Liver

CAUTION

Hytel 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hytel 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Use of Hytel 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Frequently asked questions for Hytel 20mg Tablet

Frequently asked questions for Telmisartan

Hytel is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and to reduce cardiovascular events (i.e. heart attack or stroke) in adults who are at risk because they have a reduced or blocked blood supply to the heart or legs, or have had a stroke or high-risk diabetes.

Weight loss has not been reported as a side effect of Hytel. Talk to your doctor if you experience marked weight loss while taking this medicine as this could be due to some other underlying condition.